Obituaries

Jan 2, 2024

Betty L. Sims, 99, of Hope passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Traditions of Columbus.

Born on August 17, 1924 in Milford, Indiana, Betty was the daughter of Ora K. and Jamie Norris Miller. She graduated from Burney High School in 1942. She served as the captain cheerleader. Betty married Everett Sims on August 25,...

Jan 2, 2024

Sharon Marie Smith, 80 of Columbus passed away January 2, 2024 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Born April 10, 1943 in Brainerd, MN she was the daughter of Everett "Buzz" and Marjorie J. Hand Hannahs.  She married William C. Smith September 19, 1974 and he preceded her in death July 25, 1998.

Sharon is survived by...

Dec 29, 2023

Donald Lee Barriger Jr., 74, of Hartsville, IN, passed away at Columbus Regional Hospital on December 29, 2023, after a brief illness, with his beloved and loving wife of almost 22 years,  Dianne, by his side.. Don was diagnosed with a metastasized (Stage 4) cancer on December 5; he had had no prior symptoms.

Don was born...

Dec 27, 2023

Louise Murray, 77 of Columbus, passed away Wednesday December 27, 2023 at Keepsake Village in Columbus.

Born June 1, 1946 in McEwen Tennessee, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Ellen Durham Budd.  She married Donald Murray November 4, 1967 and he preceded her in death May 7, 2017.

Louise was employed at Daily Feed...

Dec 14, 2023

Garrett "Gary" M. Norman, 59, left this earthly world on December 14, 2023. Gary was born in Columbus, Indiana on Mother's Day, May 9, 1964 to Beverly Tedder and Michael Norman. Gary graduated from Tri-County School in 1982.  He loved music, swimming, dogs, and home cooked meals.

Gary is survived by his parents Beverly and Troy Tedder...

Dec 4, 2023

Charlene Sue Dailey, 75, of Columbus passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Charlene was born on July 20, 1948 to Paul and Erma Kennedy Young.

She virtually attended Vous Church online.

Survivors include her daughter, Bron Dailey of Fishers; grandchildren, Aiden Johnson of Winter Park, FL and Ava...

Nov 25, 2023

Jimmie Lee Wiles, 80 of Taylorsville died Saturday November 25, 2023 at his home.

Born September 3, 1943 in Anderson he was the son of Leo Wiles and Mildred M. Merle Wiles.  He married Joan Shown June 24, 1967 and she preceded him in death January 22, 2016.

Jimmie was employed as a truck driver...

Nov 23, 2023

Lowell Thompson, 70, passed away in Hope, IN on November 23rd.

Lowell was born April 4th, 1953 in Columbus, IN to Harold and Betty Thompson Hepburn. His early years were spent in Edinburgh, IN, but the family later moved to Hope, where he attended Hauser High School and met his wife, Susan. The couple spent time in...

Nov 19, 2023

Dean Lane, 85, of Hope, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at his home.

Born on June 1, 1938 in Columbus, Dean was the son of Richard B. and Marie Odeta Lane. He married Peggy Kelly on December 23, 1984.

Dean had retired from Contractors United Incorporated. In his younger years, he attended East...

Nov 15, 2023

Virginia Mae Hastings Anderson, age 91 of Columbus, IN, formerly of the Grammer, IN area, died November 15, 2023 at Greentree Assisted Living Facility.

She grew up on the family farm near Delaware, IN and graduated from Napoleon High School in 1950, and Indiana Business School in 1969.

As a child, Virginia was a member...

Nov 2, 2023

Rosanna Mae (Sandefur)Oldham was born on February 6, 1938 in Vernon, IN. She was the beloved daughter of Ivory and Florence (Brooks) Sandefur and sister to 8 siblings.

She was married to Glen Oldham on December 28th, 1958. They shared 48 years together. Their wedding was held at Hartsville Church of Christ where they remained members and...

Oct 30, 2023

Donald Wayne Mize passed away on October 30th at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana after a short illness.  He was born Monday, March 10, 1930 to George Lee Mize and Bernice Irene Tuell Mize in Seymour, Indiana.  He attended school in Hope, Indiana, and graduated high school in Sikeston, Missouri.  His dad owned a music store in both...

Oct 29, 2023

Terry Allen Pate, 63, of O'Fallon, IL formerly of Hope passed away October 29, 2023 at his home.

Born December 29, 1960 in Los Angelas, CA, he was the son of Charles H. Pate and Joyce Ann Turner Pate.  He married Angie Andrews October 17, 1979 and she survives.

Terry was employed as a training...

Oct 24, 2023

William "Bernard" Hull, 94, of Columbus passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at IU Health Methodist Hospital.  Born on September 14, 1929 in Hope, Bernard was the son of Frank and Mary Louise Woehler Hull.  He married Monika Martin on June 13, 1960 in Germany.

Bernard retired from the military after serving in the United States...

Oct 22, 2023

Larry L. Thayer, 83, of Hope, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at his home.

Born on September 18, 1940 in Hope, Larry was the son of William and Ruby Burns Thayer. He married Patricia A. Lemons on January 5, 1963.

Larry served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1961 as a...

Oct 21, 2023

Wanda M. Harris, 86 of Columbus passed away Sunday October 22, 2023 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Born August 17, 1937 in Columbus, she was the daughter of Cecil Orine Harris and Velma Mae Miller Harris.

Wanda had several employments in her lifetime.  The first being at Como Plastics in Columbus, then in New York on...

Oct 6, 2023

Randy Earl Cain, 65, of Hope, IN, passed away at home on the morning of October 6, 2023 with his beloved wife Andrea at his side.

Born August 26, 1958 to Evelyn Aileen (Hill) Cain-Browning and Lynn Earl Cain in Phoenix, Arizona.

Randy graduated in 1977 from Columbus East High School in Columbus, Indiana.

Sep 27, 2023

Lu Anne James, 69, of Columbus, Indiana and Largo, Florida, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Columbus Regional Health.

Born on October 1, 1954 in Shelbyville, IN, she was the daughter of Lawrence James Miller and Mary Grace (Kissling) Miller. She married (Morris) Ed James on September 15, 2012. He proceeded her in death.

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Sep 20, 2023

Lloyd L. Douglas, 80, of Franklin passed away Wednesday September 20, 2023 at Franciscan Health.

Born May 18, 1943 in Shelby County he was the son of Robert H. and Mignon Banks Douglas.  He married Susan Owens October 12, 1973 and she preceded him in death June 2, 2018.

Lloyd retired from Indiana State Highway...

Sep 20, 2023

Gordon W. Milby, 74, of Flat Rock, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Born on March 3, 1949 in Green County, Kentucky, Gordon was the son of Dennis and Exie Elmore Milby. He married Wanda Alexander on December 23, 1972.

Gordon retired from Mac Beath Hardwood Company...